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V147 VFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,913 mi
Last recorded91,913 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 91,913 miles

Corrosion o/s/r sill- n/s/r/ sill.

Gearbox leaking oil.

Fail 11 May 2015 91,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Corrosion o/s/r sill- n/s/r/ sill.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox leaking oil.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,250 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

knocking from c.v joint

Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

knocking from c.v joint

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,249 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 71,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust system corroded

rear washer not working

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,856 miles

front crossmember corrodeing

front pads low

o/s/ outer sill corrodeing and worn thin not yet holed

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 5 Nov 2010 60,856 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front crossmember corrodeing

front pads low

o/s/ outer sill corrodeing and worn thin not yet holed

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,718 miles

rear discs slight rust on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,263 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 35,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,071 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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V147 VFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V147 VFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V147 VFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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